Office for Metropolitan Architecture won the commission in 2009 with an unorthodox design that met the use requirements set by the city while rising to the challenge of being the “most sustainable building in the Netherlands.” The building’s modular design enables it to adapt to future growth, and its characteristic double peak soften the contrast between the new project and the surrounding buildings from different eras.

The cantilevered design also creates a more inviting street level program, spurring a robust community space. The stepped-back profile makes for a softer street front, and multiple rooftops will provide space for walkout gardens for the upper story apartments.